Spraying steelies

1. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

   #1 13th November 2006, 20:10

   Hey ho,
   
   If i was to spray steel rims do you reckon that i'd have to bother sanding it all down to start with.
   
   Obviously i'd have to sand down the primer but i don't want to spend too much. I just fancy some white ones
   
   Cheers all,
   
   Dan
2. John Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 St.andrews Posts: 2193 51 desire Vt Kit,2001 Focus Soon To Be RS Repilca

   #2 13th November 2006, 20:14

   Hi Mate What You Would Need To Do Is Sanddown Any Rust Patches If Any And Key The Surface And Then Use Either A Tack Rag Or Pre Paint To Get Rid Or All The Dust Hope This Helps
   
   
   John
3. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

   #3 13th November 2006, 20:35

   Haven't got a clue. All i want is white wheels without too much hassle lol
4. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #4 13th November 2006, 21:39

   Dan, take a drive down to your local Citroen dealer and ask them to look up what wheels a VTS left the factory with. Wen I droped my spare wheel my dad went to get one for me and they said my VTS left the factory with 14" WHITE steel rims (I guess the same as 106rallye) and at £37 aint to bad.
   
   there is a company called www.106parts.com who also trade on eBay which sell brand new 106rallye Michelen sport Steel rims (Standard fitment) for £40 per wheel Brand new.
   
   Check the SE Section for the thread labelled 'White Wheels Sir?' and have a read :-)
5. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

   #5 13th November 2006, 21:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VTS_16v_Boy Dan, take a drive down to your local Citroen dealer and ask them to look up what wheels a VTS left the factory with. Wen I droped my spare wheel my dad went to get one for me and they said my VTS left the factory with 14" WHITE steel rims (I guess the same as 106rallye) and at £37 aint to bad. there is a company called www.106parts.com who also trade on eBay which sell brand new 106rallye Michelen sport Steel rims (Standard fitment) for £40 per wheel Brand new. Check the SE Section for the thread labelled 'White Wheels Sir?' and have a read :-)

   i would do that but im picking up a set of black steelies tomorrow with good tyres on for £40 for 4
6. Curran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387

   #6 13th November 2006, 22:29

   sand them down until smooth. make sure to treat any rust if there is any. spray with etch primer, sand down and paint as normal.
7. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

   #7 14th November 2006, 09:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxo17s sand them down until smooth. make sure to treat any rust if there is any. spray with etch primer, sand down and paint as normal.

   Cheers matey
8. John Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 St.andrews Posts: 2193 51 desire Vt Kit,2001 Focus Soon To Be RS Repilca

   #8 14th November 2006, 09:39

   At £40 Each For Rallye Wheel Youd Be Better Getting A Set Of Vtr Alloys Than Pay £40 A Wheel And Then Have To Get Tyres Fitted Just Paint Your Black Steelies
   
   
   John
9. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

   #9 14th November 2006, 09:48

   I already have vtr wheels, i just can't afford the tyres at the moment but need some new ones. Im going to buy the steelies tonight and will spray them in the evenings so should be on soon lol
10. John Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 St.andrews Posts: 2193 51 desire Vt Kit,2001 Focus Soon To Be RS Repilca

    #10 14th November 2006, 12:59

    Hi Mate Will You Put Photos Up To Let Me See What They Look Like I Am Stripping Back A Set Of Vtrs And Going To Polish Them Should Look Good
    
    
    John
11. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

    #11 14th November 2006, 13:36

    Will do matey
12. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #12 14th November 2006, 13:41

    someones been wheel spinning :O
13. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

    #13 14th November 2006, 13:59

    These are the Rallye Rims
    
    
    
    They should weigh abit lighter than an alloy, people forget that heavy wheels can be a drain on performance, thats why Lotus's come with Magnesium wheels Super lite :-)
    
    Plus steelies will look great !
    
    Dan you reckon your have them done in time for Lakeside?
14. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #14 14th November 2006, 14:06

    gotta love the Rallye steelys
15. John Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 St.andrews Posts: 2193 51 desire Vt Kit,2001 Focus Soon To Be RS Repilca

    #15 14th November 2006, 17:58

    The Rallye Rims Look Not Bad There Cheap On Tyres But At The End Of The Days There Still Steelies
    
    John
    
    
    Vtr Wheels Getting Polished Should Look Good
16. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

    #16 14th November 2006, 18:08

    They will be done by lakeside mate. They won't be anything special. i just need them done. So ill either be "rolling" on white vtr wheels or basic white steelies lol
17. John Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 St.andrews Posts: 2193 51 desire Vt Kit,2001 Focus Soon To Be RS Repilca

    #17 14th November 2006, 18:17

    Yeah Mate Nothing Wrong With Steels If Your Tyres Aint Legal Better Than Point On Your Liesence
    
    John